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  Archives:  November 2016

Governor Markell to Present Heritage Award to Edward J. Freel

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Governor Jack Markell will honor former Delaware Secretary of State Edward J. Freel with the Governor’s Heritage Award in a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Delaware Public Archives. Established in 2003 by the Office of the Secretary of State, the Governor’s Heritage Award is given periodically to individuals who have made distinguished […]




Manslaughter Conviction Brings 12 Year Prison Sentence

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Other defendants face prison time for weapon, drug, and DUI charges. Deputy Attorneys General Marie Graham and Ben Snyder secured a 12-year prison sentence for Fchante Robertson, 28, of Dover. In April 2015, Robertson shot and killed 19-year-old Dashawn Friend in the parking lot of the Pine Grove Apartments on Webbs Lane in Dover during […]




New state park annual pass sales postponed at Cape Henlopen State Park office

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Annual state park pass sales at Cape Henlopen State Park will be postponed this year due to ongoing renovation of the park office, Division of Parks & Recreation officials announced today. In-person purchases of park passes begin at parks statewide Nov. 28.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 14-20 made 1,379 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 24 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 106 citations. Officers responded to 56 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Applications now accepted for second round of urban agriculture and community garden micro-grants

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Organizations wanting to launch or expand an urban agriculture or community garden project to benefit their neighborhood can apply for micro-grants from the Delaware Department of Agriculture.






  Archives:  November 2016

Governor Markell to Present Heritage Award to Edward J. Freel

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Governor Jack Markell will honor former Delaware Secretary of State Edward J. Freel with the Governor’s Heritage Award in a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Delaware Public Archives. Established in 2003 by the Office of the Secretary of State, the Governor’s Heritage Award is given periodically to individuals who have made distinguished […]




Manslaughter Conviction Brings 12 Year Prison Sentence

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Other defendants face prison time for weapon, drug, and DUI charges. Deputy Attorneys General Marie Graham and Ben Snyder secured a 12-year prison sentence for Fchante Robertson, 28, of Dover. In April 2015, Robertson shot and killed 19-year-old Dashawn Friend in the parking lot of the Pine Grove Apartments on Webbs Lane in Dover during […]




New state park annual pass sales postponed at Cape Henlopen State Park office

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Annual state park pass sales at Cape Henlopen State Park will be postponed this year due to ongoing renovation of the park office, Division of Parks & Recreation officials announced today. In-person purchases of park passes begin at parks statewide Nov. 28.




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 14-20

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 14-20 made 1,379 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 24 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 106 citations. Officers responded to 56 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




Applications now accepted for second round of urban agriculture and community garden micro-grants

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Organizations wanting to launch or expand an urban agriculture or community garden project to benefit their neighborhood can apply for micro-grants from the Delaware Department of Agriculture.